WED PM Update: Soglin responds to Walker jabs over Madison’s economy, homicide rate; Barnes announces lt. guv bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin responded to Gov. Scott Walker’s jabs at the city by saying the guv should be thanking Madison and the region for “making him look good.” “I hear this morning that Scott Walker was mocking Madison’s economic development. Well let me tell you something: Our success is far superior to the rest of the sta… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me

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Sens. Ringhand, Wirch: Legislation would eliminate local discrimination and sexual harassment laws

For Immediate Release            January 10, 2018                                                                                                          Contact: Sen. Janis Ringhand       608-266-2253                                                                                                                                Sen. Robert Wirch   608-267-8979   Legislation Would Eliminate Local Discrimination and Sexual

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Sen. Tiffany, Reps. Edming, Anderson: Bi-partisan Employment First Bill receives public hearing

or Immediate Release January 10, 2018 Contact:  Rep. James Edming         (608) 266-7506 Rep. Jimmy Anderson     (608) 266-8570 Sen. Tom Tiffany             (608) 266-2509 Bi-Partisan Employment First Bill Receives Public Hearing Bill will promote state agency collaboration to enhance competitive integrated employment and workplace choice for people all across Wisconsin.  MADISON, Wis. – The bi-partisan Employment First legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 625/Senate Bill (SB) 514, authored by Representatives James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) and Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) received a public hearing in both houses of the legislature today.  This legislation promotes competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, while braiding financial resources

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Sen. Darling: Darling bill to restore historic tax credit has public hearing

January 10, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Darling Bill To Restore Historic Tax Credit Has Public Hearing (Madison) – The Historic Tax Credit is revitalizing many of Wisconsin’s communities.  However, funding for the credit was capped by a budget veto. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions, and Rural Issues held a public hearing on a bipartisan bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) to restore the state’s successful Historic Tax Credit. Senator Darling says the credit is crucial in reviving Main Streets in the state. “Many downtowns throughout Wisconsin owe their revitalization to the

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Sen. Vinehout: Statement regarding Public Hearing on SB 634

January 10, 2018 Senator Vinehout’s Statement Regarding Public Hearing on SB 634 MADISON, WI – Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) offered the following statement regarding the public hearing on SB 634 that takes away local powers related to employment. “Wisconsin is begging for workers to come here and stay. We should not let political ideology dictate the discussion for solving Wisconsin’s worker shortage. Eliminating workers’ rights is exactly what got us into this mess, why would we do it again? “If you want workers to stay, you need to treat them well. Local elected leaders know this. Now some lawmakers want

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: ‘Supporting farmers during challenging times’ strategies meeting scheduled for ag professionals

Release Date: January 10, 2018 Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Farming is a complicated and demanding business even in the best of times. As such, it’s always helpful to have someone providing support, suggestions and encouragement during challenging times like those currently experienced by a large segment of the farming community. “Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times,” a meeting for agribusiness professionals who work with farmers facing increasingly tighter financial margins, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Millhome Supper Club in Kiel, Wis. The meeting, hosted by University of Wisconsin-Extension of Manitowoc, Fond

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Evers Campaign: Former Madison mayors endorse Tony Evers for governor

Former Madison Mayors Endorse Tony Evers for Governor MADISON – Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Schools and Democratic candidate for Governor, is proud to announce the endorsement of Sue Bauman and Joel Skornicka, two former City of Madison mayors.  Evers has also already received the endorsement of former US Senator Herb Kohl, former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, former Rep. Steve Kagen MD, and nearly a dozen current and former legislators. “Now more than ever, we need effective leadership.  Wisconsinites are looking for a Governor that will actually get things done – not stage self-serving campaign stunts or pick unnecessary

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Rep Nygren: Statement of support for Vukmir campaign

John Nygren: I Choose Leah Next year, Wisconsin voters have an important choice to make. Are they going to stick with a senator whose sole motive is to retain her seat in the U.S. Senate? Or are they going to stand up and demand a genuine voice in Washington for our children and grandchildren? I know the choice I’m making. I have the pleasure of serving with Leah Vukmir in the state Legislature. She is a problem solver, and when she makes a policy decision she wants to know that it is truly in the best interest of Wisconsinites across

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Gov. Walker: Announces over $118 million in payments to local governments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Announces Over $118 Million in Payments to Local Governments   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that local governments received quarterly payments this week totaling $118,205,118 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). In 2018, local governments will receive $40 million more than last year in General Transportation Aids.January payments to Wisconsin’s 1,925 local units of government include: $114,933,268 in General Transportation Aids; $3,015,875 to 117 municipalities entitled to receive Connecting Highway Aids; and $255,975 to

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Flynn Campaign: Scott Walker wastes Wisconsin tax dollars in giveaways to corporations

For Immediate Release January 10, 2018 Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Scott Walker Wastes Wisconsin Tax Dollars in Giveaways to Corporations Matt Flynn outlines a better approach to private-sector investments (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today attacked Governor Scott Walker for his giveaways to corporations at taxpayer expense. “When he first ran in 2010, Walker promised to create 250,000 jobs in his first term. It’s nearly two terms later and we are still waiting,” said Flynn. “What he did instead was spend our tax dollars on corporate giveaways under the pretense of creating jobs. He cut taxes for the

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Gronik Campaign: Andy Gronik launches microsite: WisconsinIsInJeopardy.com 

January 10, 2018 Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414.553.6257, brandon@andygronik.com Andy Gronik Launches Microsite: WisconsinIsInJeopardy.com  MILWAUKEE -Today, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik released a brand new micrositewww.wisconsinisinjeopardy.com exposing Gov. Scott Walker’s seven years of failure, incompetence, and corruption as Wisconsin’s top executive. “Gov. Scott Walker k… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Senate Bill 634 Preempts Progress for Working Families

For Immediate Release Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Senate Bill 634 Preempts Progress for Working Families Wisconsin AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie Bloomingdale testifies in opposition of SB 634/ AB 748 at public hearing  (MADISON, WI, January 10, 2018) — Senator Kapenga (R-Delafield) and Representative Hutton (R- Brookfield) have introduced a harmful bill that, if passed, will preempt many ways in which local governments in Wisconsin could enhance employment standards in their own communities. Senate Bill 634 & Assembly Bill 748 would make sweeping changes to how working people can increase fairness and justice within work places. “Senate Bill 634 would preempt local policies that

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WEDC: Agency leaders outline details for proposed  $6.8 million talent attraction campaign

  Media Contact: WEDC: Mark Maley, 608.210.6706 mark.maley@wedc.org DVA: Carla Vigue, 608.266.0517 carla.vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov Agency leaders outline details for proposed $6.8 million talent attraction campaign Part of Governor Walker’s Workforce Agenda, initiative would create a mobile jobs center and attract veterans transitioning to civilian life  Jan. 10, 2018 — Leaders of four state agencies today outlined the details of a proposed $6.8 million national talent campaign that would focus on attracting transitioning veterans to Wisconsin and providing a new mobile job center to provide workforce support services within and outside of the state. The initiative, part of Governor Scott Walker’s Workforce Agenda, also would expand upon a

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Sens. Ringhand, Wirch: Legislation would eliminate local discrimination and sexual harassment laws

For Immediate Release            January 10, 2018                                                                                                          Contact: Sen. Janis Ringhand       608-266-2253                                                  

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Sen. Tiffany, Reps. Edming, Anderson: Bi-partisan Employment First Bill receives public hearing

or Immediate Release January 10, 2018 Contact:  Rep. James Edming         (608) 266-7506 Rep. Jimmy Anderson     (608) 266-8570 Sen. Tom Tiffany             (608) 266-2509 Bi-Partisan Employment First Bill Receives Public Hearing Bill will promote state agency collaboration to enhance competitive integrated employment and workplace choice for people all across Wisconsin.  MADISON, Wis. – The bi-partisan Employment

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Sen. Darling: Darling bill to restore historic tax credit has public hearing

January 10, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Darling Bill To Restore Historic Tax Credit Has Public Hearing (Madison) – The Historic Tax Credit is revitalizing many of Wisconsin’s communities.  However, funding for the credit was capped by a budget veto. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Revenue, Financial

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Sen. Vinehout: Statement regarding Public Hearing on SB 634

January 10, 2018 Senator Vinehout’s Statement Regarding Public Hearing on SB 634 MADISON, WI – Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) offered the following statement regarding the public hearing on SB 634 that takes away local powers related to employment. “Wisconsin is begging for workers to come here and stay. We should

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: ‘Supporting farmers during challenging times’ strategies meeting scheduled for ag professionals

Release Date: January 10, 2018 Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Farming is a complicated and demanding business even in the best of times. As such, it’s always helpful to have someone providing support, suggestions and encouragement during challenging times like those currently experienced by a

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Evers Campaign: Former Madison mayors endorse Tony Evers for governor

Former Madison Mayors Endorse Tony Evers for Governor MADISON – Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Schools and Democratic candidate for Governor, is proud to announce the endorsement of Sue Bauman and Joel Skornicka, two former City of Madison mayors.  Evers has also already received the endorsement of former US

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Rep Nygren: Statement of support for Vukmir campaign

John Nygren: I Choose Leah Next year, Wisconsin voters have an important choice to make. Are they going to stick with a senator whose sole motive is to retain her seat in the U.S. Senate? Or are they going to stand up and demand a genuine voice in Washington for

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Gov. Walker: Announces over $118 million in payments to local governments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Announces Over $118 Million in Payments to Local Governments   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that local governments received quarterly payments this week totaling $118,205,118 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids

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Flynn Campaign: Scott Walker wastes Wisconsin tax dollars in giveaways to corporations

For Immediate Release January 10, 2018 Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Scott Walker Wastes Wisconsin Tax Dollars in Giveaways to Corporations Matt Flynn outlines a better approach to private-sector investments (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today attacked Governor Scott Walker for his giveaways to corporations at taxpayer expense. “When

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Gronik Campaign: Andy Gronik launches microsite: WisconsinIsInJeopardy.com 

January 10, 2018 Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414.553.6257, brandon@andygronik.com Andy Gronik Launches Microsite: WisconsinIsInJeopardy.com  MILWAUKEE -Today, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik released a brand new micrositewww.wisconsinisinjeopardy.com exposing Gov. Scott Walker’s seven years of failure, incompetence, and corruption as Wisconsin’s top executive. “Gov. Scott Walker k… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Senate Bill 634 Preempts Progress for Working Families

For Immediate Release Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Senate Bill 634 Preempts Progress for Working Families Wisconsin AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie Bloomingdale testifies in opposition of SB 634/ AB 748 at public hearing  (MADISON, WI, January 10, 2018) — Senator Kapenga (R-Delafield) and Representative Hutton (R- Brookfield) have introduced a harmful bill that, if

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WEDC: Agency leaders outline details for proposed  $6.8 million talent attraction campaign

  Media Contact: WEDC: Mark Maley, 608.210.6706 mark.maley@wedc.org DVA: Carla Vigue, 608.266.0517 carla.vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov Agency leaders outline details for proposed $6.8 million talent attraction campaign Part of Governor Walker’s Workforce Agenda, initiative would create a mobile jobs center and attract veterans transitioning to civilian life  Jan. 10, 2018 — Leaders of four state agencies today

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